Review of Machete Kills (2013) by Zach L — 15 Mar 2014

Just Meh. Robert Rodriguez sure has fallen far from his Desperado days.

This review of Machete Kills (2013) was written by Zach L on 15 Mar 2014.

Machete Kills has generally received mixed reviews.

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Let me start off by saying love love love the first Machete. I can watch it anytime... This one, not so much…

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